METROLOGY MT 252 (DAE 2ND YEAR AUTO & DIESEL TECHNOLOGY)

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION (MCQS) CHAPTER # 1 INTRODUCTION OF METROLOGY

1-The accuracy of mearsurment is very important for the production of :
a. Quantity product c. Availability product
b. Quality product d. None of these

2- The international system of units (SI) commonly known as the:

a. Metric system c. USCS
b. British system d. None of these

3-A measurement is the action of ___________ something.

a. Judgment c. Measuring
b. Controlling d. None of these
4-In the old days we used _________ for informal measurement systems.
a. Precision tools c. Body parts
b. Analogous tools d. None of these
5-what is the unit of length in SI unit:
a. Foot c. Inch
b. Meter d. None of these
6-Metric system was adopted in France in__________.
a. 1695 c. 1895
b. 1795 d. None of these
7- What does ISO stand for?
a. International organization for standardization.
b. International service standardization.
c. International society organization
d. None of these
8- The degree of tightness or looseness between two meeting parts is known as:
a. Fit c. Allowance
b. Tolerance d. None of these
9-The difference between upper or lower limit of a dimension is called:
a. Fit b. Tolerance
 c. Allowance d. None of these
10-there are types of allowance:
a. Clearance allowance c. a & b
b. Interference allowance d. none of these
11- When the tolerance is allowed on both side of normal size is called:
a. unilateral tolerance c. zero tolerance
b. bilateral tolerance d. none of these
12- What are the ISO 9000 series standard used for?
a. Quality management and assurance standards.
b. Environmental management systems
c. Guidance on social responsibility. d. None of these
ANSWERS:
1 B 5 B 9 B
2 A 6 B 10 C
3 C 7 A 11 B
4 C 8 A 12 A

(MCQ’S)CHAPTER 2 TRANSFER TOOLS

1-A calliper is a device used to measure the __________ of an object:
a. Length c. Dimension
b. Width d. None of these
2- The tips of calliper are ________are fit across the point to be measured.
a. Adjusted c. Locked
b. Clamped d. None of these
3- Calliper has legs.
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4
4-A calliper which is used to measure internal dimensions is called.
a. Outside calliper c. Combination calliper
b. Inside calliper d. None of these
5- The point where both legs are pivoted to each other is called:
a. Function joint c. Lap joint
b. Centre joint d. None of these
6-Lower extreme end of a leg called
a. Base c. Pin
b. Measuring tip d. None of these
7- The function of spring loaded lock screw is to.
a. Adjusting measurement c. Read measured value
b. Freeze measured value d. None of these
8-A such calliper which can measure inside and outside dimension is called:
a. Inside calliper c. Combination calliper
b. Outside calliper d. None of these
1 C 3 B 5 A 7 B
2 A 4 B 6 B 8 C

(MCQ’S)CHAPTER # 3 GRADUATED TOOLS

1-The rule is a basic ______ tool.
a.
b. Cutting d. Grinding
c. Measuring e. None of these
2- Foot rule indicated measurement in:
a. Inches c. Both a & b
b. Millimetre d. None of these
3- This rule used for measuring spherical or hemispherical objects:
a. Folding rule c. Flexible rule
b. Calliper rule d. None of these
4-A rule which can be rolled.
a. Steel tape c. Shrink rule
b. Folder rule d. None of these
5-The rule which used for measuring greater lengths.
a. Narrow rule c. Hook rule
b. Steel tape rule d. Canvas tape rule
6- The flexible part of the steel tape rule is called.
a. Blade b. Hook
 c. Thumb lock d. Case

7-Thumb lock is way to make the tape __________ the blade.

a. Free c. Tight
b. Lock d. None of these
8- The material of rule blade is
a. Steel c. Fibre glass
b. Stainless steel d. All of these
9- A tape rule which can be used in the home.
a. Short tape rule c. Both a& b
b. Long tape rule d. None of these
10- Which the row of blade represent metric measurement
a. Top c. Centre
b. Bottom d. None of these
1 B 3 C 5 D 7 B 9 A
2 C 4 A 6 A 8 D 10 B

(MCQ’S)CHAPTER # 4 ADJUSTABLE MEARURING TOOLS.

1-The Vernier calliper is a measuring tool is use to get precise.
a.
b. Linear dimensions d. Rotary dimensions
c. Angular dimensions e. None of these
2- A Vernier scale provide a least count of up to:
a. 0.01mm c. 1mm
b. 0.001mm d. None of these
3-The lower jaws are used for measuring ____________ dimensions.
a. Internal c. Both a & b
b. External d. None of these
4-The main scale of Vernier is graduated in.
a. Centimetre c. Both a & b
b. Millimetre d. None of these
5-Zero error in the Vernier calliper is an__________ error.
 a. Human c. Both a & b
b. Mathematical d. None of these

6-Micrometer known as a micrometre

a. Screw gauge c. Thickness gauge
b. Dial gauge d. None of these
e.
7-In micrometre zero error can be
a. Positive error c. Both a& b
b. Negative error d. None of these
8- The ever micrometric screw was invented by William Gascoigne in the
a. 16th century c. 18th century
b. 17th century d. None of these
9-this dial gauge is based on the principle of
a. Rack and pinion c. Gears
b. Rotor d. None of these
10- The dial gauge id used as ___________ gauges
a. Vernier c. Screw
b. Dial calliper d. None of these
11-The small dial gauge is present __________ the dial gauge.
a. Outside c. Under
b. Inside d. None of these
12- In the dial gauge 1 rotation on main scale is
a. 0.01mm c. 0.0001mm
b. 0.001mm d. 1mm
1 A 4 C 7 C 10 B
2 A 5 B 8 B 11 B
3 B 6 A 9 A 12 D
(MCQ’S)CHAPTER # 5 FIXED VALUE MEASURING TOOLS
1-A ring gauge is used to check _________ diameters on cylindrical object.
a. External c. Both a & b
b. Internal d. None of these
2-Go ring gauge are designed to verify the upper tolerance limit of the _______diameter of
the part.
a. Inner c. Both a & b
b. Outer d. None of these
3-No-go-ring gauge check the _______tolerance limit.
a. Lower c. A & B
b. Upper d. None of these
4-Master ring gauge also called ______ring gauges.
a. Go c. Set
b. Snap d. None of these
5-A radius gauge also known as a
a. Fillet gauge c. Slip gauge
b. Snap gauge d. None of these
6-Square radius gauge usually come in.
a. Carbon steel c. Aluminium alloy
b. Stainless steel d. None of these
7-The individual strips of metal are known as
a. Blades c. Screw
b. Leaves d. Both a& b
8-The convex radius is located on the _________of the leaf.
a. Inside c. Both a& b
b. Outside d. None of these
9-slip gauge are known as
a. Radius gauge c. Go gauge
b. Gauge block d. None of these
10-gauge block are made mostly of
a. Steel c. Carbide
b. Tungsten d. All of these
11-The calibration of engineering equipment is based on.
a. Radius gauge c. Gauge blocks
b. Filler gauge d. None of these
12-Callibration is a process that determines the _________ of a measuring block.
 a. Width c. Thickness
b. Length d. All of these
13-Slip gauge are made in _________degree of precision
a. 5 b. 7 c. 10 d. 12

14-Plug or pin gauge are simple and accurate________ gauge.

a. Flat c. Cylindrical
b. Tapper d. None of these
15-Go and no- go types snap gauge consist of ________ jaws.
a. Two c. Four
b. Three d. None of these
1 A 4 C 7 D 10 D 13 A
2 B 5 A 8 B 11 C 14 C
3 A 6 B 9 B 12 B 15 A

(MCQ’S)CHAPTER # 6 ANGLE MEASURING TOOLS

1-Tool is used to find the centre of piece of round material.
a.
b. Die square d. Centre square
c. Try square e. Double square
2-It is special purpose square in wood and metal working used to mark or measure
material.
a. Die square c. Centre square
b. Try square d. Double square
3-It is a tool of measurement used to measure square angle in multiples pf two.
a. Die square c. Centre square
b. Try square d. Double square
4-A highly useful tool for tool and die makers, especially for measuring die clearance.
a. Die square c. Centre square
b. Try square d. Double square
5-These gauges designed specifically for use in drill grinding.
a. Drill gauge b. Grinding gauge
 c. Thread gauge d. Tool angle gauge
6-Is an instrument which indicates the fineness of grind or the presence of coarse particles.
a. Drill gauge c. Thread gauge
b. Grinding gauge d. Tool angle gauge
7-Bar is used to measure angles based on the sine principle.
a. Drill gauge c. Thread gauge
b. Grinding gauge d. Sine bar
8-These are used to quickly and conveniently identify drill bit sizes.
a. Drill gauge c. Thread gauge
b. Grinding gauge d. Tool angle gauge
9-Instrument measure angles from 0 to 360 with easily visible accuracy as precise as 5
minutes, or 1/12 of a degree.
a. Vernier protector c. Bevel protector
b. Dial protector d. Vernier bevel protector
1 C 4 A 7 D
2 B 5 A 8 A
3 D 6 B 9 B

(MCQ’S)CHAPTER # 7 ACCURACY IN MEASURMENTS

1-One of the basic element of metrology is.
a.
b. Steel protector d. Workpiece
c. Micro meter e. Tool
2- How many element of metrology.
a. 2 b. 5 c. 7 d. 10
3-SWIPE is the term used for
a. Calibration c. Repeatability
b. Element of metrology d. Accuracy
e.
4-Accurate relation between measured size and actual size is termed as:
a. Sensitivity c. Calibration
b. Repeatability d. Accuracy
5-Diffrence between actual size and measured size is known as:
a. Error c. Fault
b. Mistake d. Randomness
6-The comparison of instrument with standard is termed as:
a. Sensitivity c. Calibration
b. Repeatability d. Accuracy
7-It is the most basic element of measurement without which no measurement is possible:
a. Workpiece c. Instrument
b. Standard d. Tool
8-It is a device with the help of which the measurement can be done:
a. Workpiece c. Instrument
b. Standard d. Tool
9-To carry out the measurement what is the most important:
a. Workpiece c. Instrument
b. Standard d. Person
10-It is a vital aspect when it comes to precision in measurement:
a. Sensitivity c. Calibration
b. Repeatability d. Accuracy
1 C 3 B 5 A 7 B 9 D
2 B 4 D 6 C 8 C 10 B

(MCQ’S)CHAPTER # 8 LINEAR MEASURMENTS

1-Surface plate can be used upon.
a.
b. Inclined surface d. Vertical surface
c. Plane surface e. None of these
2-Which one is not used a material for surface plate.
a. Aluminium c. Granite
b. Cast iron d. Glass
3-The most suitable material for surface plate.
a. Aluminium c. Granite
b. Cast iron d. Glass
4-In spirit level the liquid inside is made up of:
a. Spirit c. Mercury
b. Water d. Bubble
5-Straight edge is used for checking:
a. Roundness c. Off set
b. Parallelism d. Straightness
6-Which one is not a material pf straight edge.
a. Cast iron c. Steel
b. Aluminium d. Steel alloy

7-Spirit level can be measured upon:

a. Inclined surface c. Vertical surface
b. Plane surface d. Rough surface
8-Engineer’s parallel tells us
a. Roundness c. Off set
b. Parallelism d. Straightness
9-Unioversal surface gauge is used as:
a. Non-precision measurements c. accurate measurements
b. precision measurements d. none of these
10-Knife types is one of the instrument used for:
a. Flatness c. Accurate reading
b. Straightness d. Precision reading
11-Least count of Vernier micro meter in mm is:
a. 0.01 c. 0.0001
b. 0.001 d. All of above
12-Base is one of the part of:
a. Depth micrometre c. Thread micrometre
b. Inside micrometre d. Outside micrometre
13- Depth bar is the part of:
a. Depth micrometre c. Thread micrometre
b. Inside micrometre d. Vernier depth gauge
14-The least count of calliper type inside micrometre.
a. 0.01 b. 0.001 c. 0.02 d. 0.05
15-Magnifying glass can be used for measuring:
a. Vernier instrument c. Dial instrument
b. Micro instrument d. Both Vernier and micro instrument
16-Vernier scale is engraved on:
a. Depth micrometre c. Thread micrometre
b. Vernier micrometre d. Vernier depth gauge
17-Thread micrometre is used for measuring:
a. Length of thread c. Pith of thread
b. Number of thread d. Distance of thread
18-A gear tooth Vernier is used for measuring:
a. Size of calliper c. Size of bar
b. Size of gear tooth d. Length of gear
19-Hook type depth calliper may also be used for.
a. Internal measurement c. Height measurement
b. External measurement d. Dimensional measurement
20-Extension rod may also be used in:
a. Micrometre c. Depth micrometre
b. Vernier micrometre d. Thread micrometre
1 B 5 B 9 A 13 D 17 C
2 A 6 A 10 B 14 A 18 B
3 C 7 B 11 B 15 D 19 B
4 C 8 B 12 A 16 B 20 C

21-It has applications in tool rooms and inspection departments:

a.
b. Depth micrometre d. Thread micrometre
c. Inside micrometre e. Vernier height gauge
22-These are micrometre designed for measuring thickness of hot rolling sheet metal:
a. Depth micrometre c. Thread micrometre
b. Inside micrometre d. Hot gauge micrometre
23-Measuring jaws are the part of:
a. Dial calliper c. Dial bore gauge
b. Dial indicator d. All of these
e.
24-Least count of a dial calliper ______mm:
a. 0.01 b. 0.02 c. 0.1 d. 0.05

25-The gauge used to measure the thickness of sheet as, plate and paper is:
a. Dial thickness gauge c. Dial bore gauge
b. Dial indictor d. All of these
26-Least count of dial indictor is _____mm.
a. 0.02 c. 0.001
b. 0.01 d. 0.1
27-Dial instruments are easy to use than:
a. Inside calliper c. Vernier instrument
b. Divider d. None of these
28-one revolution of pointer of dial thickness gauge equal to _______mm
a. 0.1 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3
29-Zero error may be removed in:
a. Dial calliper c. Inside calliper
b. Vernier calliper d. Depth gauge
30-Depth bar is the part of:
a. Dial indicator c. Dial thickness gauge
b. Vernier depth gauge d. Dial bore gauge
31-These are mostly used by machinists to measure the inner diameter of bore in motor
engine:
a. Dial indicator c. Dial thickness gauge
b. Dial calliper d. Dial bore gauge
32-It is fixed to the frame indicates the linear displacement of a movable anvil with high
degree of precision:
a. Dial micrometre c. Dial thickness gauge
b. Dial calliper d. Dial bore gauge
e.
33-A vital aid inspection process is the:
a. Co-ordinate measuring machine c. Gear manufacturing machine
b. Gear machine d. Gear testing machine
34-Gear testing machine can help to control:
a. Size of gear c. Type of gear
b. Shape of gear d. Quantity of gear
35-The amount of play between the teeth of mating gear is called:
a. Spur gear c. Standard gear
b. Back lash d. Helical gear
36-If gear are not properly inspected it is obvious that gear will:
a. Not effected c. Failed and effected
b. Effected d. Passed
37- For the proper identification of damaged area during inspection following is used for
best results
a. Standard gear c. Magnifying glass
b. Rack and pinion d. Spur gear
38-Average amount of backlash is:
a. 0.02x module c. 0.06x module
b. 0.04x module d. 0.08x module
39-For checking flatness of a surface, tool used is called:
a. Try square c. Optical flat
b. Straight edge d. Tool maker’s microscope
40-Optical flat are made of:
a. Piece of glass c. Piece of steel
b. Piece of wood d. Piece of metal
21 D 25 A 29 A 33 D 37 C
22 D 26 B 30 B 34 A 38 B
23 A 27 C 31 D 35 B 39 C
24 B 28 B 32 A 36 C 40 A

41-Magnification is available in.

a.
b. Micrometre d. Vernier’s
c. Microscope e. Digital instrument
42-source of light is used in.
a. Micrometre b. Microscope
 c. Comparator d. Optical
43-Microscope is an instrument give measurement without:
a. Force c. Torque
b. Pressure d. Temperature
44-Optical measurement provide a simple, easy, accurate, and reliable means of carrying
out:
a. Quality c. Inspection and measurement
b. Quantity d. Methodology

45-Which one is a metrological tool of the most fundamental importance and greatest
integrity:
a. Try square c. Optical flat
b. Straight edge d. Tool maker microscope
46-an optical projector is a versatile:
a. Micrometre c. Comparators
b. Microscope d. Optical
47-Optical flat are used with a:
a. Monochromatic light c. Fluorescent light
b. Magnifying light d. Clear light
48-Optical flats have uses in:
a. Images c. Vernier
b. Spectrophotometry d. Micrometres
49-Amicroscope couples two stages of:
a. Illumination c. magnification
b. Lighting d. parallelism
50-Electro mechanical device which converts a mechanical displacement in electrical signal
is called:
a. electrical comparator c. both a& b
b. mechanical comparator d. None of these

41 B 43 B 45 D 47 A 49 C
42 B 44 C 46 C 48 B 50 B
 (MCQS)CHAPTER # 9 (GEAR INSPECTION AND MEASURMENT)
1-A vital aid inspection process is the:
a. Co-ordinate measuring machine. c. Gear manufacturing machine
b. Gear machine d. Gear testing machine
2-Gear testing machine can help to control:
a. Size of gear c. Type of gear
b. Shape of gear d. Quantity of gear
3-The amount of play between the teeth of mating gear is called:
a. Spur gear c. Standard gear
b. Back lash d. Helical gear
4-if gear are not properly inspected it is obvious that gear will
a. Not effected
b. Effected
c. Failed and effected
d. Passed
5- For a proper identification of damaged area during inspection following is used for best
result:
a. Standard of gear
b. Rack and pinion
c. Magnifying glass
d. Spur gear
6-Average amount of backlash is:
a. 0.02x modules
b. 0.04x modules
c. 0.06x modules
d. 0.08x modules
1 D 3 B 5 C
2 A 4 C 6 B